Green Science Camp offered at Edison and Ford Winter Estates

Edison and Ford Winter Estates offers many programs for children throughout the year, including day camps when Lee County schools are closed. The Green Science Camp will take place Nov. 25-27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., each day. This camp is for students currently in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Students will learn in the “living laboratory” of the estates. Using solar panels and electric motors, they will learn about the science of energy and electricity. This camp will concentrate on teaching the physics of energy and electronics within S.T.E.A.M. (science technology, engineering, art and math). No experience is needed. Campers should bring their lunch and snacks.

Tuition for Edison Ford members is $135 for each student; $150 for non-members for each student. Registration is required. To register, visit the website at EdisonFord.org.

Edison and Ford Winter Estates, at 2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, is the internationally known winter home site of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford.

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Suncoast Credit Union Foundation grants over $50,000 to Lee Health Foundation

Suncoast Credit Union Foundation has granted Lee Health Foundation $50,944 to help support the dedicated school teacher at Golisano Children’s Hospital. The grant ensures the continuation of essential educational services for pediatric patients, as well as providing necessary classroom supplies.

“Supporting the education of pediatric patients at Golisano Children’s Hospital is a cause close to our hearts,” said Bob Hyde, vice president of Community Impact, Suncoast Credit Union. “Our contribution will help ensure that young patients are able to continue their education while receiving care. It’s our hope that this support brings a sense of stability and normalcy to children and their families during a difficult time.”

Suncoast Credit Union began funding the salary for a dedicated school teacher in 2006 and has now supported this for 19 consecutive years, helping bridge the learning gap for children while they are patients at the hospital. During this time, Suncoast has provided additional support to enhance the classroom itself, to ensure it meets the young patients’ needs.

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Red Sox Foundation accepting applications for 2025 scholarships

The Boston Red Sox Foundation is once again awarding $5,000 scholarships in the spring of 2025 to one deserving student from each of the 15 public high schools in Lee County.

Again this year, all Lee County charter and ALS schools are also included with one $5,000 scholarship also being awarded to a student from this category for a total of 16 scholarships worth $80,000.

Applications are now open and available at RedSoxFoundation.org.

The deadline to apply is Jan. 10. All applications should be submitted to flscholarships@redsox.com.

The scholarships are for academically talented students who have shown a commitment to community service and are pursuing a two- or four-year degree at any college or university.

Scholarship funds are raised annually from proceeds of the Red Sox annual Swings for the Sox Golf Tournament. To date, the Swings for the Sox has raised more than $675,000 for local charities and specifically $580,000 for the scholarship program.

The Red Sox Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the official team charity of the Boston Red Sox. The foundation’s primary focus locally is in serving the health, education, recreation and social service needs of children and families across Southwest Florida.

For more about the Red Sox Foundation, please visit its website at RedSoxFoundation.org.